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Saffron vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Saffron and Merlot different?

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Folate, and Vitamin B2 than Merlot.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1229% higher.

Spices, saffron and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Saffron
Saffron
9
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Calcium +1287.5%
Contains more Iron +2313%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +995.7%
Contains more Potassium +1257.5%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +2881.8%
Contains more Manganese +21421.2%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Merlot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 18% 9% 10% 12% 1% 4% 4% 18% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1287.5%
Contains more Iron +2313%
Contains more Magnesium +2100%
Contains more Phosphorus +995.7%
Contains more Potassium +1257.5%
Contains more Zinc +678.6%
Contains more Copper +2881.8%
Contains more Manganese +21421.2%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Saffron
Saffron
8
:
1
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1671.9%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Merlot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 8% 5% 2% 14% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +761.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +551.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1671.9%
Contains more Folate +9200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
3
:
2
Merlot
Merlot
Contains more Protein +16228.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2504.4%
Contains more Water +627.6%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Merlot
3% 87% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.51 g
Water: 86.59 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more Protein +16228.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2504.4%
Contains more Water +627.6%
Contains more Other +98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saffron Merlot
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Merlot Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 2.51g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 0.07g Saffron
Fats 5.85g 0g Saffron
Carbs 65.37g 2.51g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 83kcal Saffron
Sugar 0.62g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 0g Saffron
Calcium 111mg 8mg Saffron
Iron 11.1mg 0.46mg Saffron
Magnesium 264mg 12mg Saffron
Phosphorus 252mg 23mg Saffron
Potassium 1724mg 127mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 4mg Merlot
Zinc 1.09mg 0.14mg Saffron
Copper 0.328mg 0.011mg Saffron
Manganese 28.408mg 0.132mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 0.2µg Saffron
Vitamin A 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 0mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.005mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.031mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 0.224mg Saffron
Vitamin B5 0.03mg Merlot
Vitamin B6 1.01mg 0.057mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 1µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g Merlot
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g Saffron
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saffron Merlot
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Saffron
2%
Merlot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
8%
Merlot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Merlot
Merlot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Merlot
Merlot is cheaper (difference - $0.2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients
  2. Merlot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171925/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.